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Why FranPAC is Important to Protecting the Franchise Business Model

FranPAC, IFA’s Political Action Committee, which raises and distributes campaign funds to candidates seeking political office, helps us to support candidates who understand the issues important to small businesses and who favor policies that will ease the regulatory burdens on today’s business owners, particularly franchise business owners.

Government Relations

IFA Makes an Impact at DNC and RNC Conventions

Teams from the International Franchise Association visited the Democratic and Republican National Conventions in July to spread the positive impacts of franchising and strengthen the connections with candidates and existing legislators to help protect the franchise business model.

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How Franchise Businesses Can Prepare for Changing Regulations

One of the most important steps that a franchise business can take to ensure that it is following all necessary regulations is to define the expectations that both franchisor and franchisees have for the business.

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New Safety and Health Regulations Require Businesses to Post Work-Related Injuries Online

In its final year, the Obama Administration has been churning out new regulations at a feverish pace, sometimes issuing hundreds of new regulations each day. One recent safety and health regulation may greatly affect franchises in numerous business lines.

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A Real Peach: IFA and AAHOA Team to Push Proactive Joint-Employer Legislation in Georgia

The IFA and Asian American Hotel Owners Association’s combined efforts to educate federal and state lawmakers about the impact of the joint-employer rule on franchising have yielded significant dividends to make the regulatory landscape more secure for franchise businesses.

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IFA, U.S. Chamber Issue Joint Employer Decision Report

Changing the joint-employer policy is applying tension to franchisor-franchisee relationships. A new IFA-U.S. Chamber of Commerce report could be an important entry into the policy debate in Washington, D.C. and around the country as IFA seeks a permanent solution to protect franchise businesses from undeserved liability for another firm’s workers.

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